Accountant [Marsh]
Job Description
What can you expect?
Join a growing team of 100+ people in the Halifax office This position will be supporting U.S based clients.
You will be responsible for accounting, regulatory compliance and administrative functions for a portfolio of captive insurance companies and other clients.
Responsibilities
We will count on you to:
- Preparation of financial statements in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reconcile cash and investment accounts.
- Prepare bank deposits and cash disbursements.
- Plan and complete the annual audit for clients.
- Prepare regulatory filings.
- Ensure on-going compliance with regulations.
- Maintain client files in accordance with regulations
- Maintain and develop client relationships, including identifying and resolving issues and consult on best practices
- Monitor and document team and client activities to prevent and detect problems.
- Prepare memos and other correspondence.
- Correspond with other service providers.
- Prepare meeting materials and participate in the annual board of directors' meeting and other client meetings.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you need to have:
- CPA Designation or CPA enrolment is preferred, OR;
- 2 years of accounting experience - preparation of financial statements, preparation of working paper file, GL
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, confidence and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook is required.
Are you interested?
What is in it for you?
- Marsh Canada offers competitive employee benefits and a thriving culture to bring your authentic self to work
- A company with a strong Brand and strong results to match
- As a CPA approved training office, we offer financial and educational support towards your CPA designation
- We value work/life balance while working with us and design workloads with that in mind
- As a working remote position, company equipment and support will be made available for colleagues
- Culture of internal mobility, collaboration and valued partnership with HR from the business.
- Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.
- Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), Full benefits package - starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STI/LTI, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan or TFSA (tax free savings account.)
- Generous Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Entitled to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 personal days and 1 floating holidays, time off to give back to your community, 10 sick days, and nine company holidays (with early dismissal).
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets
Other Benefits:
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